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B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

打扫
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
她每天早上打扫地板。
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

连续的; 连续的
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
球队赢得了三场连续的比赛。
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

相似性; 类似性
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
这两幅画之间有惊人的相似性。
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

刻板印象
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
所有玩家都是反社会的，这是一种刻板印象。
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

抚摸
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
她轻轻地抚摸着猫的毛发。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
她拒绝通过接受不公平的待遇来妥协自己的自尊。
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

封闭，密封
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
密封墙壁上的裂缝可以防止害虫进入。
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

订阅者
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
她是每月杂志的订阅者。
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主义
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
在社会主义中，资源在公民之间平等分配。
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

定居者
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
定居者们抵达新城市并开始建造房屋。
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切割
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
公司大幅削减价格以吸引更多顾客。
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

丑闻
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
那位政治家的私 affair 成为了公共丑闻。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

发言人女性
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
公司的发言人宣布了新产品。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

围困
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
城堡的围困持续了三个月。
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

小队
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
足球队在冠军赛前进行了艰苦训练。
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

实质的; 相当的; 重要的
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
本季度销售量有了显著增加。
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
孤独可以提供深刻反思的机会。
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

显著
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
新政策显著改善了工作条件。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不稳定的; 发抖的; 不可靠的; 弱的
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
他的声音因紧张而颤抖。
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

香料
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
她在咖喱里加入了一撮香料以增加味道。
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

翱翔 / 快速增长
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
鹰飞得很高，越过山脉。
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坡; 倾斜的地面
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
我们走上了陡峭的山坡。
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

续集
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
这部电影的续集比原作更成功。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

在两个地点之间定期往返的交通工具
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
机场接驳车每30分钟运行一次。
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

快速阅读
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
她在会议前快速浏览了报告。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

清醒的；严肃而深思的；适度的
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
他在整个庆典期间保持清醒。
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季节性蔬菜
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
季节性蔬菜在冬季大量生长。
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺痛
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
蜜蜂在他园艺时刺伤了他的手臂。
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

讽刺
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
这出戏是对现代政治的精彩讽刺。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
发烧和咳嗽是流感的常见症状。
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支持的
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
在我困难的时刻，她非常支持我。
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

快速的; 极速的; 敏捷的;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
快速的送货服务在一小时内到达。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

令人震惊的
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故的消息令所有人震惊。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

份
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
他吃了一大份米饭和咖喱。
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

补充
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
她服用维生素补充剂来保持她的健康。
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

轻声或平静地
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
她轻声说话以免吵醒宝宝。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

盈余
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
今年该国的食品盈余。
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

监控
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
政府机构对网络威胁进行监控。
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

摇摆
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
树木在微风中轻轻摇曳。
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

光滑的
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
他做了一个光滑的演示，以打动投资者。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

保密
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
该项目是在完全保密的情况下进行的。
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

聪明地; 有风格地; 快速地
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
他为商务会议穿得很聪明。
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

萨克斯风
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
爵士乐手在他的萨克斯风上演奏了一首美妙的独奏。
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

庇护所
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
森林是濒危动物的庇护所。
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

搅拌
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
她搅拌汤，以确保它不会烧焦。
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

部分; 段; 切分的部分
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
橙子被分成了八个部分。
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

分散的; 散落的;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
预计全天都会有分散的降雨。
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

严重性; 严厉; 强度
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
风暴的严重性在整个城市造成了广泛的破坏。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

苏联的
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
苏联时代见证了东欧的重大变化。
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

纪念品
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
我在礼品店买了一个小纪念品。
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定居; 协议
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
早期的定居点建在河边，方便取水。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

覆盖着肥皂的; 泡沫的
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
洗完后，碗盘仍然很肥皂。
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投机
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
股市投机可能导致高波动性。
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

掌掴
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
她生气得打了他的脸。
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

据说
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
据说他是队里最好的球员。
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

责骂
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
老师因为学生迟到而责骂他们。
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同时
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
同时的作物失败影响全球食品供应。
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸福
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
她无法掩饰她收到奖项时的幸福。
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

运输
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
由于天气原因，产品的运输被延迟了。
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姐妹
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
兄弟姐妹通常在家谱中处于同一水平。
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

脏话
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
当他撞到脚趾时，他大喊了一句脏话。
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

熟练地
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
她在两个小时内熟练地画了肖像。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

赞助商
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
公司成为了活动的主要赞助商。
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

仅仅
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
他完全对这个决定负责。
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

专长
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
她的专业是儿科医学。
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

疤痕
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
事故在他额头上留下了永久的伤疤。
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

律师
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
她在签署合同之前咨询了律师。
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

破坏
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
由于破坏行为，工厂被关闭。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
上周探测到了来自深空的信号。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

缝纫
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
她喜欢在周末缝制自己的衣服。
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

海星
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
海星缓慢地在海底移动，寻找食物。
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
他向神父忏悔了他的罪。
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

补充的; 附加的; 额外的
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
学生需要为课程购买补充书籍。
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

套房
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
他们住在酒店的总统套房里。
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

高峰会议
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
高峰会议讨论了紧迫的全球问题。
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

时尚和有吸引力；在外观上有优雅或品味
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
她穿着一件时尚的裙子参加派对。
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
这个发现对医学研究具有重要意义。
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

复杂的
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
复杂的设计提升了美学。
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

带螺旋的金属紧固件；用螺丝把东西固定或拧紧
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
他把架子牢牢地固定在墙上。
B2 noun /spæn/

span

跨度
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
这座桥的跨度超过了500米。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自杀
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
心理健康专家致力于预防自杀。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
发烧是流感的常见症状。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅薄; 不深; 缺乏深入知识
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
浅水适合孩子们玩耍。
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

选择性的
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
大学对新生有选择性的录取过程。
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

遮阳区
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
我们坐在河岸的遮阳区。
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高的
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
最高法院作出了最终决定。
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

停下, 小摊
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
车子在去办公室的路上停了下来。
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
士兵们向他们的指挥官敬礼。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

性行为
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
个体的性健康是现代医学中的一个重要话题。
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

播种
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
农民明天将在田地里播种小麦种子。
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

洒
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
小心不要洒出你的咖啡。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 单数
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
她在绘画方面有非凡的才华。
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
她努力成为班里最好的学生。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

偷偷地
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
她偷偷为她的朋友策划了一个惊喜派对。
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

一个幸存下来的人，特别是指在其他人死去后仍然活着的人
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
她是一名癌症幸存者，现在帮助其他病人。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

破旧的; 状况差的; 显示磨损迹象的; 不公平或残忍的
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
他的破旧衣服显示他已经旅行了几天。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
她对事故的受害者表达了同情。
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自发的
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
他们在雨中即兴的舞蹈非常美丽。
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

滑动
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
他在照片上向左滑动。
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

污点; 斑点
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
他的白衬衫上有咖啡渍。
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

展示柜，吸引或有利地展示某物
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
展览展示了艺术家的最佳作品。
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮的; 残忍的; 未开化的
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
野蛮的攻击震惊了所有人。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

有同情心的; 富有理解的; 敏感的;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
当我告诉她我的问题时，她表现得非常有同情心。
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

团结
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
工人在罢工期间表现出团结。
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

怀疑的; 不信任的; 对某事的真相持怀疑态度
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
许多科学家对新理论持怀疑态度。
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

素描
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
他画了一个快速的风景素描。
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

观众
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
体育场坐满了兴奋的观众。
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

吓到
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大声的噪音让孩子们吓了一跳。
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 遏制
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
园丁剪下了玫瑰的茎；新政策旨在遏制污染的流动。
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

香料盒
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
她打开香料盒，找到了她咖喱所需的孜然。
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

严格的；严厉的
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
老师给学生们关于作弊的严厉警告。
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

蝎子
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
蝎子在白天藏在石头下。
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

光谱
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
这个节日吸引了来自各个政治光谱的人们。
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。